Even from Lelouch's perspective, the layout of this mansion is quite good, luxurious but not vulgar. Both the layout of the sculptures and the decoration of the murals can reveal an elegant atmosphere, without repetition or crowding. The feeling will not cause aesthetic fatigue. I don't know if it was the organizer's negligence, but although the mansion's decorative colors are gorgeous, they inadvertently remind people of blood, giving it a different kind of wild beauty.
Now the hall is filled with long tables, because there is still some time before the meal, many businessmen and nobles are gathering together in twos and threes to talk about the recent business situation and hot topics, while the young and beautiful maids are carrying wine trays. Guests were presented with wine.
After being reincarnated as a black dragon, Lelouch's perception has been greatly enhanced. Even in a busy hall, Lelouch can accurately hear what anyone is saying.
Boring desires, vulgar comparisons, showing off one's wealth, power, women! Most of what Lelouch could hear was this kind of thing. No matter what world he was in, creatures like nobles were like products carved from the same mold. They showed off this kind of thing all day long. In addition, Lelouch also heard a lot of interesting news, including the visit of Lawrence, the chairman of the Free City Chamber of Commerce, to the Kingdom of Saxony, and the rumors about the Blackstone Ring Chamber of Commerce, Closide.
"I didn't expect that there would be so many businessmen attending this dinner, and many of them were famous people in the free city." Alisa, who was following Lelouch, observed the surroundings and muttered.
There were more businessmen attending the banquet than Alisa imagined. However, the participation of many important people in the free city made Alisa a little confused, because she didn't even have any relevant information about this banquet. The Westphalian family has a high status in the free city. If there is such a dinner party where many businessmen gather, it is impossible for the family to give up such social activities.
When Alisa was confused, Lulu, as the inviter, was distressed among a large group of women. Just like the last banquet, in addition to the pursuit of many girls of the same age as Lelouch, many mature women also cast their eyes at Lelouch. Kenjiro, who came as a bodyguard, was also attracted by He received the attention of many women, but Kenjiro completely ignored it and carefully observed his surroundings.
"Welcome to tonight's banquet, Lord Lelouch."
Suddenly a warm and charming voice came over, and then a beautiful woman dressed like a blooming rose came over with light steps. For a moment, this woman with all kinds of charms was as sultry as a flame. Comparing almost all the women around Lelouch. In an instant, the woman immediately attracted the attention of a large number of guests around her. Many male guests even showed lustful expressions when they saw this extremely charming beauty. Looking at this beautiful woman with an aggressive attitude, even Alyssa subconsciously compared her with herself.
Lelouch looked closely and immediately recognized the other person's identity. The person who gave him a key in the Black Stone Ring Chamber of Commerce quickly thought about it and immediately recalled the other person's name from his memory: " I haven’t seen you for a long time, Miss Isabella. I didn’t expect to see you here again after we said goodbye last time.”
Isabella smiled coquettishly and skillfully squeezed away the two girls beside Lelouch: "Ah ha~ Mr. Lelouch, you disappointed me last time. This time you have time to have a good chat with me. wanna chat?"
"I'm very sorry about the last time, Miss Isabella~ Because I had just arrived in Free City and had too many things to deal with, so I really couldn't spare much time to accompany you." Lelouch smiled with a gentlemanly demeanor. In fact, in addition to lack of time, another important reason was that when he first met Isabella, Lelouch could feel that Isabella's aura did not look like a human being.
This woman really has enough┉┉
Looking at Isabella's appearance and tone of voice, Alyssa couldn't help but twitch the corners of her mouth. Although Alyssa would use her beauty and identity to win over some people in the mall in the past, she did this to the woman in front of her. To this extent, Alisa really felt inferior to herself. At this moment, Jefferson was sitting in the kitchen directing the cooking while monitoring the hall with a magic device. She looked at the scene with a depressed expression. Just now she had warned herself not to mess around, but now she actually ran to pester the distinguished guest.
But Jefferson couldn't help but be charmed by Isabella. Through her, she has indeed attracted many members to the club. Let's see if she can win over this young man who has been in the limelight recently.
After chatting with Isabella for a while, Lelouch realized that she seemed to be one of the organizers of the banquet: "Miss Isabella, are you the organizer of the banquet?"
"Haha~" Isabella smiled coquettishly: "The organizer is not considered an organizer. At most, he is a organizer."
"But since this banquet can gather so many people, I have to say that the organizer is also a big shot in the Free City."
"Where~ In fact, at first this place just provided delicious food. Later, as the number of customers gradually increased, it became a gathering place for many businessmen in the business circle. Later, the store manager also directly changed the strategy and developed the store into a store specifically for providing free food. It is a place where businessmen from major chambers of commerce in the city hold gatherings and banquets." Isabella explained briefly to Lelouch.
“I didn’t expect that I would be invited!”
"You are too polite, Mr. Lelouch. You must know that you have been a popular figure in the Free City recently. The goods you brought have caused many craftsmen and alchemists in the Free City to compete. Do you know? Last time in the Free City The ore sold by the Kinsol Chamber of Commerce almost caused a fight between the two blacksmiths who came to buy it. Moreover, the materials you sold to the Westfalen family were contracted by the Alchemist Association. If you want to make more money, you can just provide the materials directly to the Alchemist Association, and I can help you open up your joints," Isabella recommended confidently.
Lelouch raised his glass and took a sip and said with a smile: "It seems that Miss Isabella is more capable than I thought. If this is the case, I may be able to get rid of you in the future."
Alisa stood aside and watched Lelouch chatting with Isabella. In Alisa's opinion, it had grown from an ordinary restaurant to a gathering place of this size today. Normally Alyssa would have to admire the shop's vision and skills, but now the more Isabella said this, the more suspicious Alyssa felt. But soon there was no extra time for Alyssa to think, and soon the master of ceremonies announced the start of the dinner.
Lelouch arrived at the guest seat, while entourage members such as Kenjiro and Alisa were dining in another place. Isabella did not sit down and greeted Lelouch before leaving quietly. Soon, a group of attendants filed in with food, at least a hundred people equal to the guests sitting there. After they were all seated, the attendants simultaneously placed the food in their hands in front of the guests.
The first dish seemed to be an appetizer made of caviar and seafood platter. After others started eating, Lelouch also started to enjoy it. The toxins like the black dragon queen reincarnated were no longer painful to Lelouch. , in order to poison a giant dragon, at least the poison of the level of the emerald green dragon, or the poison of a subspecies of poisonous dragon would be enough.
Alisa and Kenjiro were also dining on the other side. In order to prevent accidents, Kenjiro's space ring also contained two bottles of purification potion and detoxifier. However, after the meal, it seems that these preparations are a bit redundant.
Then the waiters filed in again and served the guests a thick soup made with unknown poultry, vegetables and cream. Then after the waiters left, the third main course was also served, which was braised cod and charcoal grilled fish. steak. Lelouch cut off a small piece of steak and put it in his mouth. In terms of taste, Lelouch had to say that it was indeed delicious. As he enjoyed it, the guests also opened up the topic and started talking while eating.
Watching the dishes being served one after another, it seemed that this banquet was just an ordinary dinner. But Lelouch had already felt abnormal aura fluctuations. Apart from Isabella, there were several people in the attendants who were also not human.
"Sir, would you like some wine?"
A girl dressed as a maid behind Lelouch asked, holding a bottle of wine. Lelouch was silent for a few seconds and then nodded. When the girl poured the wine, Lelouch turned his head and looked at the girl's face, very dignified. The beautiful girl only looks about ten years old, and she is probably a little inferior to Alisa in terms of beauty.
The maid who was suddenly stared at by Lelouch seemed a little confused, but the maid still did not forget the work in hand.
"Hey~ Sir Lelouch, do you like this type of girl?" After the maid left, a businessman with a mustache who sat next to Lelouch asked with a smile.
Lelouch shook his head and didn't answer. The mustachioed businessman laughed and showed an expression that said everyone is a man, so don't be embarrassed. It's just that he didn't know that the reason why Lelouch suddenly looked at the maid just now was because that girl and Isabella also had a special aura that was different from ordinary people. If he wanted to describe it, it would be that the other party had a slightly human aura but more. It is different from the warmth of human beings, but somewhat like the cold feeling of cold-blooded animals. Moreover, in terms of aura fluctuations, both the maid and Isabella were stronger than ordinary humans.
It is indeed no ordinary banquet!
Lelouch continued to eat and thought about what might happen next. He also gained a lot from socializing today, opening up two backup channels for the future purchase of pharmaceutical materials. It would be best if today can be spent peacefully like this. If the other party has other intentions┉┉
It doesn't matter, Lelouch also wants to show off his skills to see how strong the dragon can be. (To be continued...)